Overhead Clear Rally

Tactical Problem: How do you get the birdie from your back court to your opponent's back court?
Skill Development: The maintain a rally only using the overhead clear.

Teaching Points: 
 
  • Non-racquet arm up (aiming, balance, trunk rotation)
  • Racket arm extension.
  • Snap the wrist.
  • Weight transfer.
  • Follow through, and back to ready position.
  • Outcome: high and deep.
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Organizational Points: 
  • In partners.
  • Half-court.
  • Attempt for 15 continuous hits (count out loud).
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